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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

(QUALITROL).
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STB-10x and STB-20x Flange Assembly Instructions

Background
The Qualitrol STB-100/200 Series Breather has an NPT center thread to which the STB-10x/20x
mounting flange assembly is fastened. The flange assembly nipple has pre-coated threads which
will seal when tightened to the Breather.

Instructions
STB-10x Series
Position the Breather horizontally on a flat surface as shown. Hold the flange assembly by the hex nipple
and hand-tighten to the Breather.

MOUNTING
FLANGE
ASSEMBLY

HEX
NIPPLE

Securely maintain the horizontal position of the Breather while using a wrench to rotate the nipple 1.5 to
2.5 full turns. Stop rotation when the positions of the flange mounting holes are as shown.

MOUNTING
FLANGE
ASSEMBLY

7/8" HEX FINAL MOUNTING

WRENCH FLATS HOLE ORIENTATION

(STB-101 Shown Above)

FINAL MOUNTING
SLOT ORIENTATION

DIN
MOUNTING
FLANGE
ASSEMBLY

7/8" HEX
WRENCH FLATS

(STB-102 Shown Above)

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STB-20x Series
Position the Breather horizontally on a flat surface as shown. Hold the flange assembly by the hex nipple
and hand-tighten to the Breather.

MOUNTING
FLANGE
ASSEMBLY

HEX
NIPPLE
Securely maintain the horizontal position of the Breather while using a wrench to rotate the nipple 1.5 to
2.5 full turns. Stop rotation when the positions of the flange mounting holes are as shown.

MOUNTING
FLANGE
ASSEMBLY

3
1 8" HEX FINAL MOUNTING
WRENCH FLATS HOLE ORIENTATION
(STB-201 Shown Above)

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QUALITROL STB-100 Series


INCLUDING POLAR EXECUTION, LTC AND OFFSHORE EXTREME MODELS

QUALITROL STB-1xx-1xx 

QUALITROL STB-1xx-2xx 

Smart Transformer Breather

Operating Instructions
Document ID: IST-120-1 Rev-33925
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About Qualitrol®
QUALITROL® manufactures substation and transformer monitoring and protection devices
used by electric utilities and OEM manufacturing companies. It is the global leader in sales
and installations of transformer asset protection equipment, fault recorders, and fault
locators. Established in 1945, QUALITROL® produces different types of products on
demand, customized to meet unique requirements.

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Table of Contents
List of Abbreviations/Acronyms .............................................................................................. 7
Chapters in the manual .......................................................................................................... 8
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 9
QUALITROL® STB .............................................................................................................. 9
Operation ............................................................................................................................ 9
Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 11
Safety ................................................................................................................................... 12
Installation ............................................................................................................................ 13
Mounting the STB.............................................................................................................. 13
Electrical Connection......................................................................................................... 15
AC Power connections .................................................................................................. 15
MODBUS Connections .................................................................................................. 15
4-20 mA current loop ..................................................................................................... 16
Regeneration status relay .............................................................................................. 16
DIP Switch Setting for Frequency Generation ................................................................... 17
Startup............................................................................................................................... 18
Establishing Communication with STB Control Unit .......................................................... 19
USB Communication ..................................................................................................... 19
MODBUS Communication ............................................................................................. 25
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 29
Alarms ............................................................................................................................... 29
Priority of Alarms ........................................................................................................... 29
Troubleshooting the USB Communication Link ................................................................. 30
USB Communication ..................................................................................................... 31
MODBUS Communication ............................................................................................. 31
Annual Inspection .............................................................................................................. 32
Servicing .............................................................................................................................. 33
Notes…………………………………………………………………………………………………34

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List of Figures
Figure 1. Parts of STB ........................................................................................................ 10
Figure 2. Mounting Plate Dimensions ................................................................................. 13
Figure 3. Hose Barb ............................................................................................................ 14
Figure 4. AC Power Connections ........................................................................................ 15
Figure 5. MODBUS Connections ........................................................................................ 15
Figure 6. Current Loop ........................................................................................................ 16
Figure 7. Error and Regenaration Status Relays ................................................................ 16
Figure 8. Control Box Screws ............................................................................................. 17
Figure 9. Printed Circuit Board DIP Switch ......................................................................... 17
Figure 10. Accessing the Filter.............................................................................................. 32
Figure 11. Removing the RH Sensor Cap ............................................................................. 32
Figure 12. Cleaning the RH Sensor ...................................................................................... 33

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List of Tables
Table 1. Parts of STB ........................................................................................................ 10
Table 2. Specifications ....................................................................................................... 11
Table 3. DIP Switch Setting ............................................................................................... 18
Table 4. Terminal Communications Parameters ................................................................ 21
Table 5. MODBUS Parameters.......................................................................................... 25
Table 6. Error Description .................................................................................................. 29
Table 7. Control Actions..................................................................................................... 30
Table 8. Multiple Error Display ........................................................................................... 30

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List of Abbreviations/Acronyms

List of Abbreviations/Acronyms
Abbreviations/Acronyms Expansion

AC Alternating Current

DIP Dual In-line package

LED Light Emitting Diode

NEC National Electric Code

PCB Printed Circuit Board

RH Relative Humidity

STB Smart Transformer Breather

USB Universal Serial Bus

VAC Volts Alternating Current

VDC Volts Direct Current

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Chapters in the manual

Chapters in the manual

Chapters Description

Introduction Provides a product overview

Specifications Details product features

Safety Safety symbols and instructions

Installation Product installation instructions

Troubleshooting Alarm and error code information

Maintenance Provides inspection procedures

Servicing Provides instructions for routine maintenance

Notes Blank page for User Notes

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Introduction

Introduction

QUALITROL® Smart Transformer Breather

The QUALITROL® STB (Smart Transformer Breather) is a transformer accessory which
removes moisture from air entering oil-filled transformer or LTC conservators. Silica gel is
the desiccant used to absorb moisture. The system is automated to regenerate the
desiccant at a user selectable interval of 10, 40, 70 or 100 days or when a relative
humidity level is exceeded.
The device is available with multiple mounting options and in three basic models:
1. STB-100-1 – for up to 8,000 gallons (30,000 liters) of tank oil
2. STB-100-2 – for up to 18,000 gallons (68,000 liters) of tank oil
3. STB-200-4 – for greater than 18000 gallons (68,000 liters) of tank oil
[reference IST-118-1]

The STB Polar Execution (PE) Series includes additional heaters for cold climates and are
suitable for operation in ambient temperatures from -60°C to 80°C. The On-Load Tap
Changer (TC) Series is designed specifically for those installations which do not require
monitoring of inhale/exhale status prior to regeneration. The Offshore Extreme (SS) Series
incorporates special materials and construction to withstand corrosion due to salt spray
environments.

Operation
Atmospheric air enters the STB and is routed through the silica gel desiccant to the top
port, where a relative humidity (RH) sensor continuously monitors the humidity level of the
air exiting the breather to the transformer. Based on the RH sensor input the
microcontroller determines whether regeneration of the desiccant is necessary. A heater
placed at the center of the desiccant container regenerates the silica gel based on either
the RH level or the user selectable regeneration frequency, whichever occurs first. The
moisture from the desiccant then condenses on the clear outer tube and drains out of
bottom port of the STB. The regeneration occurs only during the exhale phase of the
conservator except on TC models. The built-in intelligence system monitors the system’s
status and automatically selects an appropriate time window for desiccant regeneration.
System status is communicated via a local USB port, local LED indication, MODBUS
protocol, 4-20 mA output, and both regeneration status and error status relays.

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Figure 1. Parts of STB

1 Sensor Block 4 Light Emitting Diode (LED)

2 Mounting Plate 5 Control Box

3 Polycarbonate or Glass Tube 6 Hose Barb Fitting

Table 1. Parts of STB

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Specifications
Electrical
Voltage / frequency 100 – 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz

Inrush control Staged heating at 10 seconds

Conducted/Radiated Emissions EN55011

EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-
Immunity Tests
4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-8, EN61000-4-11
Harmonics and Flicker tests EN61000-3-2 AND EN61000-3-3

Dielectric Isolation 1500 VAC for 60 seconds to ground

Steady state, non-regeneration: < 10 watts
Power Consumption Steady state regeneration heater current: < 3 amp.
Regeneration heater inrush current: < 12 amp.
Functions
Regeneration frequency setting 10, 40, 70, 100 days

Humidity range RH 2% TO 100%

Status indication LEDs – green, amber, red

Regeneration frequency control 2 position DIP switch

Relative humidity trigger level User configurable: 25% default value

Regeneration cycle 3 hours full power, 1 hour cool-down

5A(NO)/3A(NC) at 30 VDC resistive
Regeneration/Error status Relays
5A(NO)/3A(NC) at 125/250 VAC resistive
Failure detection RH sensor, heater, pressure switch/solenoid (except on
TC models)

Analog output signal 4 - 20 mA @ maximum 500 Ohms for RH

Communication MODBUS (remote) and USB (local)

Operating Conditions
*
Temperature -60°C to 80°C

Relative Humidity 95 % non-condensing at 80°C

Enclosure protection IP65

Vibration 50/60 Hz @ .004” displacement

Table 2. Specifications
*Note that at temperatures less than 0°C, condensation in the tube may frost over – this does not affect the proper operation of the STB.

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Safety
The following symbols appear throughout the manual and indicate important safety
instructions:
Warning
Indicates information is important for personal safety. Failure to follow may result in
personal injury or death.
Caution
Indicates information is important for the proper operation of the equipment. Failure to
follow may result in damage to the equipment.

Warning
 Switch off the power supply before performing installation, maintenance and/or
troubleshooting.
 Do not touch the STB when in operation (when the amber light is ON) as the
heater and polycarbonate (or glass) tube can become hot.

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Installation
Caution
Mounting the STB
1. Mount the STB in the vertical position shown. Do not mount on its back or side.

Figure 2. Mounting Plate/Hole Dimensions

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2. Connect the hose barb fitting or mounting flange to the sensor block and tighten it.

Figure 3. Hose Barb

Note: Seal the hose barb mounting flange fitting using thread sealant to provide an air
and water tight seal.
3. On hose barb models, connect the hose between the hose barb fitting of the STB and
the transformer. On mounting flange models, use the supplied gasket before fastening
the flange.
Caution
 Do not mount the STB in an enclosed cabinet, as that may block ventilation to the
unit.
 Do not block access to the inlet or outlet of the STB, as this can damage the unit.
 Make sure that the hose connecting the STB and the transformer does not contain
oil or debris.
 Avoid using brass pipe fittings when mounting directly to the aluminum 1/2 inch
NPT fitting connection on the STB.
 Make sure to connect the hose to the STB in such a way that oil cannot enter the
STB.
 Make sure to install the STB away from any heat source.

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Electrical Connection
Warning
Make sure to ground the STB according to local regulations.
Communications and relay connections must be made with shielded cabling. The STB is
supplied with two M20 (Ø8- Ø11 mm) and one M20 (Ø11- Ø15 mm) cable glands.
AC Power connections
 AC power wiring (J6) is shown in Figure 4. See inside cover label for fuse size/location.
 Grounding has to be provided as a part of installation and it must be in accordance
with requirements of National Electric Code (NEC) or any international code that is in
effect locally.

Figure 4. AC Power Connections

MODBUS Connections
 RS-485 connector (J1) is located on the control board.
 For four-wire RS-485 connections, make the connections as shown in Figure 5.
 For two-wire RS-485 connections, short TX+ with RX+ to make T/R+ and short
TX- with RX- to make T/R-.

Figure 5. MODBUS Connections

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4-20 mA current loop

 The 4-20 mA curent loop is scaled to the relative humidity (RH) sensor output. RH
reporting is frozen at the start of regeneration and resumes after 6 hours.
 Connect current sensing device to connector J3 with polarity as shown in Figure
6.

Figure 6. Current Loop

Error and Regeneration status relays

The Regeneration and Error status relay connector (J2) is located on the control board.
Make the relay connections as shown in Figure 7. The relays can be set to operate in
either Failsafe or Non-Failsafe modes – see page 24.

Figure 7. Error and Regeneration Status Relays

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DIP Switch Setting for Frequency Generation

A DIP switch is provided to set the regeneration frequency at regular intervals regardless
of the humidity reading. This feature assures the STB will regenerate desiccant even
when the RH sensor shows an error. The DIP switch can be configured according to the
particular geographical conditions of the installation site at 10, 40, 70 or 100 days.
To set the frequency in DIP switch:
Warning
Make sure that the unit is de-energized from the power source before setting the DIP
switch.
1. Loosen the four screws on the control box and open the cover.

CONTROL
BOX CONTROL
BOX COVER

PC BOARD
COVER
SCREW (4)

Figure 8. Control Box Screws

2. The DIP switch is located on Printed Circuit Board (PCB).

Figure 9. Printed Circuit Board DIP Switch

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3. Set the DIP switch position according to table 3. The default setting is 70 days.
DIP Switch Position Regeneration
Frequency
Position 1 Position 2

ON ON 10 Days

ON OFF 40 Days

OFF ON 70 Days

OFF OFF 100 Days

Table 3. DIP Switch Setting

4. Closee the control box cover and tighten the four screws.

Startup
To start the STB:
1. Verify that the STB is mounted in an upright position.
2. Verify that all electrical connections are properly made.
Caution
3. Verify that the control box enclosure screws have been properly fastened: use
approximately 24 in-lbs torque to assure cover is fully seated and sealed. Tighten
power and communications cable glands so that they tightly grip cables, providing
sealing and strain relief to cables. Any unused cable gland entries should be plugged.
4. Energize the STB.
5. Verify that the green LED is lit.
Note: Make sure that the amber and red LEDs are OFF. The red LED will light
momentarily. If the green LED does not turn ON, refer to “Troubleshooting”.

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Establishing Communication with STB Control Unit

USB Communication
Using HyperTerminal or similar terminal emulator a user can utilize USB communication
for reading/writing certain parameters from/to the STB. The STB firmware supports a
menu based communication interface. The USB driver can be downloaded from

http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

Follow the steps below to establish USB communication between a PC/laptop and the
STB:
1. Switch OFF the STB.
2. Connect the STB and a PC/laptop with a USB cable. Switch ON the STB unit.
3. Open HyperTerminal (or equivalent) on laptop/PC
4. Enter the session name and click OK.

5. Select the COM port assigned to the STB connection and click OK.

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6. Configure the communication properties and click OK.

 Bits per second: 19200
 Data bits: 8
 Parity: None
 Stop bits: 1
 Flow control: Hardware/None

A successful communication link is established when:

 User clicks on “Call” tab provided in HyperTerminal.
 A welcome string “Non Jumbo auto regenerating air breather” appears on the
emulator screen as shown below:

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The Device Selection is a factory setting which can only be accessed with a password.
The Read Menu allows the user to read the following Device status and factory Device
settings from the STB:
Parameter Menu Description

Device Mode Device Status Normal, Learning Started, or Regenerating

System error status Device Status STB error status

Current Breather Firmware Device Status 4 kg (Jumbo), 1-2 kg Main Tank or 1 kg OLTC

DIP switch setting Device Status Run time status of DIP switch

Humidity threshold Device Status Current RH threshold for activating heater

System up time Device Status Time in days from last device restart

Forced regeneration days Device Status Elapsed zero pressure days before forced regen enabled

DIP switch time Device Status Current DIP switch timer status in days

Current humidity Device Status Current relative humidity in percent

Current enclosure temp Device Status Temperature inside PCB enclosure

Humidity safe zone value Device Settings Threshold for post regeneration heater error

Firmware mode Device Settings Release or Factory Test modes

Regen frequency setting Device Settings Regeneration frequency for each DIP switch position

Regeneration duration Device Settings Heating period

Cooling duration Device Settings Post regeneration cooling period

Post regeneration duration Device Settings Period prior to canister switching

Table 4. Terminal Communications Parameters

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Parameters
a) To read Device Status:
1. Press 'B' to select the Read Menu
2. Press '1' to select the Device Status

Note: the backspace key used to return to previous menus may vary with the terminal emulator in
use. On PuTTY and Tera Term, for example, Control H may be used.

b) To read Device Settings:

1. Press 'B' to select the Read Menu
2. Press '2' to select the Device Settings

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The Write Menu can be used to change the relative humidity threshold trigger from its
default value of 50%, or to change the operation of either of the status relays from their
default non-failsafe mode to failsafe mode.
c) To change the Humidity Threshold:
1. From the Main Menu, Press 'C' to display the Write Menu.
2. Press ‘1’ to set the Humidity Values, and '1' to set the Humidity Threshold.
3. Enter the threshold value from the available list.

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The Error Status relay and Regeneration Status relays have two operating modes,
Failsafe and Non-failsafe.
The Write Menu can be used to change the operation of either of the status relays from
their default NonFailsafe mode to Failsafe mode.
In NonFailsafe mode the relays are not normally energized and the Normally Open and
Normally Closed connections shown apply.
In Failsafe mode the relays are energized and the Normally Open and Normally Closed
connections are reversed. If power to the STB is interrupted the relays become de-
energized and enter their alarm condition. This is especially useful for the Error Status
relay.
Relay Mode No error/No regeneration Error/ Regeneration

Error relay Failsafe N.O. is closed N.O. is open

N.C. is open N.C. is closed
NonFailsafe N.O. is open N.O. is closed
N.C. is closed N.C. is open
Regeneration relay Failsafe N.O. is closed N.O. is open
N.C. is open N.C. is closed

NonFailsafe N.O. is open N.O. is closed

N.C. is closed N.C. is open

d) To change the Relay Operating Mode:

1. From the Main Menu, Press 'C' to display the Write Menu.
2. Press ‘2’ to set the Relay Operating Mode
3. Select '1' or '2' to select the Relay
4. Select the Operating Mode

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MODBUS Communication
MODBUS communication is supported with RS-485 2-wire and 4-wire mode to enable
remote monitoring and control of STB parameters.
In MODBUS communication, the STB acts as a SLAVE and 509ITM device acts as the
MASTER. Note: Check with factory to confirm availability of STB MODBUS on the 509ITM.
Follow the below steps to establish RS-485 communication between MODBUS Master
and STB:
1. Switch OFF the STB.
2. Connect the STB and MODBUS Master with suitable cable (for more details, refer
MODBUS Connections).
3. In MODBUS Master, open the GUI.
4. Select the correct COM port used for MODBUS communication.
5. Configure the rest of the communication parameters as shown below:
 Baud rate: 9600
 Data bits: 8
 Stop bits: 1
 Parity: Even
 Error Checking: CRC16
 Slave address: 1
6. Click on ‘Connect’ tab provided in Master GUI.
7. User can use function code 0x03 to read data from and 0x06 to write data to the STB.

Listed below is the MODBUS register map:

REG # Register Name R/W Description

0x0000 MBR_BREATHER_STATE R Bit 0 = 1: RC NORMAL, LC OFF

Bit 1 = 1: RC REGENERATNG, LC NORMAL
Bit 2 = 1: RC OFF, LC NORMAL
Bit 3 = 1: RC NORMAL, LC REGENERATNG
Bit 4-7: Unused, read as zero
Bit 8 = 1: REGENERATNG
Bit 9 = 1: NORMAL mode, LEARNING STARTED
Bit 10 =1 : NORMAL mode, LEARNING not started
Bit 11-15: Unused, read as zero

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0x0001 MBR_SYS_FLAGS_JUMBO_BR R Bit 0 = 1:LC HEATER ENABLED (LC)

EATHER Bit 1 = 1: RC HEATER ENABLED (LC)
Bit 2 =1: FOIL HEATER ENABLED
Bit 3 =1: SOLENOID ACTIVATED
Bit 4 = 1: DIP REGENERATION ENABLED
Bit 5 = 1: RH REGENERATION ENABLED
Bit 6 =1: DIP REGENERATION TRIGGERED
Bit 7 = 1: RH REGENERATION TRIGGERED
Bit 8-15: Unused, read as zero
0x0002 MBR_SYS_ERROR_STATUS R Bit 0 = 1: DIP SWITCH ERROR
Bit 1 = 1: HUMIDITY SENSOR ERROR
Bit 2 = 1: FOIL HEATER/TEMPERATURE SENSOR ERROR
Bit 3 = 1: SOLENOID ERROR
Bit 4 = 1: LC HEATER ERR OR(jumbo breather)
OR HEATER 1 ERROR(non jumbo breather)
Bit 5 = 1: RC HEATER ERROR OR(jumbo breather)
OR HEATER 2 ERROR(non jumbo breather)
Bit 6 = 1: MULTIPLE ERRORS
Bit 7 =1: PRESSURE SENSOR ERROR
Bit 8-15: Unused, read as zero
0x0003 MBR_CUR_LOOP_ZERO R CALIBRATE COUNT FOR 4 MA OUTPUT
0x0004 MBR_CUR_LOOP_GAIN R CALIBRATE COUNT FOR 20 MA OUTPUT
0x0005 MBR_REGN_DURATION R REGENERATION DURATION
0x0006 MBR_DIP_REGN_COUNT R TOTAL NUMBER OF DIP BASED REGENERATIONS
0x0007 MBR_RH_REGN_COUNT R TOTAL NUMBER OF RH BASED REGENERATION
0x0008 MBR_RT_DIP_SWITCH_SETTIN R RUN TIME DIP SWITCH SETTING
G
0x0009 MBR_SYSTEM_UP_TIME_DAYS R SYSTEM UP TIME FROM LAST BOOTUP IN DAYS
0x000A MBR_RH_SENSOR_READ R HUMIDITY SENSOR READING
0x000B MBR_TP_SENSOR_READ R BIT 15: 1 – If temperature is negative
0 – f temperature is positive
BIT 7-0: CONTROL BOX TEMPERATURE VALUE
0x000C MBR_DIP_TIMER_READ R DIP TIMER READING
0x000D MBR_FW_VERSION R FIRMWARE VERSION
Note: This number will be updated as per the latest Firmware
Release
0x000E MBR_REGENERATION_SLOT R Bit 15-8: START TIME
Bit 7-0: END TIME
0X000F MBR_SYS_FLAGS_NON_JUMB R Bit 0-7: Unused, read as zero
O Bit 0 = 1: HEATER 1 ENABLED (LC)

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Bit 1 = 1: HEATER 2 ENABLED (LC)

Bit 2 =1: FOIL HEATER ENABLED
Bit 3 = 1:SOLENOID ACTIVATED
Bit 4 =1: DIP REGENERATION TRIGGERED
Bit 5 = 1: RH REGENERATION TRIGGERED
Bit 6 = 1: DIP REGENERATION ENABLED
Bit 7 = 1: RH REGENERATION ENABLED
Bit 8 = 1: PRESSURE DETECTED
Bit 9 = 1: LEARNING PROCESS STARTED
Bit 9-15: Unused, read as zero
0x0010 MBR_CHG_DIP_SWITCH_SET_ W BIT12~15 - Reserved
REGEN_FREQUENCY BIT 8~11- Selects the DIP switch position whose
regeneration frequency should be changed
BIT8 – DIP switch position selected is 11
BIT9 – DIP switch position selected is 10
BIT10 – DIP switch position selected is 01
BIT11 – DIP switch position selected is 00
BIT0~7 – 0~255. Regeneration frequency for the selected
DIP switch position
0X0011 MBR_REGENERATION_RELAY_ R/W 0: REGENERATION _RELAY_OP_MODE_FAILSAFE
OPERATING_MODE 1:REGENERATION_RELAY_OP_MODE_NONFAILSAFE
0X0012 MBR_ERROR_RELAY_OPERATI R/W 0: ERROR_RELAY_OP_MODE_FAILSAFE
NG_MODE 1: ERROR_RELAY_OP_MODE_NONFAILSAFE
0x0013 MBR_FIRMWARE_MODE R/W 0x555: PRODUCTION TEST MODE
0xAAAA: RELEASE MODE
0x0014 MBR_HUMIDITY_THRESHOLD R/W HUMIDITY THRESHOLD VALUE
25 / 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50

0x0015 MBR_SHT11_TEMPR_READ R BIT 15: 1 – Temp value updated in this register is negative
0 – Temp value updated in this register positive
BIT 7-0: STH11 SENSOR TEMPERATURE VALUE
0x0016 MBR_REGN_TIMER_READ R REGENERATION TIMER READING
0x0017 MBR_SYS_FLAGS_LTC R Bit 0 = 1: HEATER 1 ENABLED (LC)
Bit 1= 1: HEATER 2 ENABLED (LC)
Bit 2 = 1: FOIL HEATER ENABLED
Bit 3 = 1: Unused, read as zero
Bit 4 = 1: DIP REGENERATION TRIGGERED
Bit 5 = 1: RH REGENERATION TRIGGERED
Bit 6 = 1: DIP REGERATION ENABLED
Bit 7 = 1: RH REGENERATION ENABLED
Bit 8-15: Unused, read as zero

Table 5. MODBUS Parameters

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Troubleshooting
Alarms
Category of Alarms
Critical: The STB will stop working and the defective part must be replaced.
Soft: The STB will continue to work. The defective part has to be serviced or replaced as
per the requirement.
The following table lists the LED status and the corresponding errors:

Green Amber Red Error Description

ON OFF OFF Normal mode

OFF ON OFF Regeneration mode

ON OFF ON RH sensor error

OFF Blinking OFF Solenoid/Pressure switch error

Blinking Blinking OFF Enc Htr/Temp Sensor Error

OFF OFF Blinking Regen Heater error

Blinking Blinking Blinking Multiple errors

Table 6. Error Description

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The following table lists the alarm type, its category and the STB control actions.

Alarm Category Control Action

Run time DIP switch Soft Alarm is conveyed to remote monitoring unit.
error Breather will continue operation with initial DIP switch settings
Breather control logic will continuously look for recovery

Humidity sensor Soft Alarm is conveyed to local display and remote monitoring unit.
failure Breather will continue working in auto mode.
Regeneration frequency is reduced to default 5 days. Only DIP
switch trigger will be considered for regeneration.
Breather control logic will continuously look for recovery

Regen Heater Critical Alarm is conveyed to local display and remote monitoring unit.
failure Breather will stop working in auto mode and starts operating in
conventional mode.
Manual servicing and device restart is required

Encl Heater/ Soft Alarm is conveyed to local display and remote monitoring unit
Temperature (MODBUS).
sensor failure Breather will continue working

Solenoid/Pressure Critical Alarm is conveyed to local display and remote monitoring unit.
Switch Failure Breather will stop working in auto mode and starts operating in
conventional mode.
Manual servicing and device restart is required

Table 7. Control Actions

Should the STB have multiple errors, all errors will be displayed in the order shown below.
Each error will displayed 7 times continuously, followed by a 2 second delay and then the
next error.
Error Priority
Regen Heater error 1
Solenoid/Pressure switch error 2
Humidity sensor error 3
Encl Heater/Temperature sensor error 4
Table 8. Multiple Error Display

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Troubleshooting Communications
USB Communication
If a problem occurs in establishing a USB communication link between the PC/laptop
and the STB:
 Check that the STB control unit is energized.
 Check that the cable connected to the COM port is assigned to the present USB
communication link.
 Check that the port parameter configurations like baud rate, data bits, parity, stop
bits, and flow control are correct.

MODBUS Communication
If a problem occurs in establishing a MODBUS communication link between the 509ITM
and the STB:
 Check that the STB unit is energized.
 Check that the RS-485 connection is made as per the guidelines in MODBUS
Connections.
 Check that communications parameters such as slave address, baud rate, data bits,
parity, stop bits, and CRC are correct.
 Check that the function code and address/data range are valid.

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Maintenance
The STB is equipped with a real time monitoring system that signals whenever there is a
malfunction.
Note: Check the STB regularly for proper operation.
Annual Inspection
For annual inspection of the STB:
1. Remove the two pan head screws at the bottom of the STB.
Note: on Polar Execution models you will first need to remove the cable gland plate screws and
the bottom insulator before gaining access to the two screws holding the heating block, filter,
and top insulator to the STB.
2. Take the filter out and inspect for contamination. If any contaminants are present
clean the filter with a soft brush before re-assembling.

Filter

Figure 10. Accessing the Filter

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Servicing
RH Sensor

To service the RH sensor:

1. Turn OFF the main power supply.
2. Remove the four pan-head screws and washers that hold the RH sensor cap to the
sensor block using the screwdriver.
3. Remove the RH sensor cap.

Figure 11. Removing the RH Sensor Cap

4. The RH sensor is mounted directly to the inside of the cap.

5. Use a can of compressed air to blow gently on the sensor.
6. Re-assemble. Tighten the 4 washers and screws. Connect power to the unit.

Figure 12. Cleaning the RH Sensor

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